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Are we freaks? What does it all mean?

Posted by Sleep-deprived on June 14, 2001 at 09:08:30:

I was just thinking how 'use' I am to living like this and tend not to tell people that I have a sleep disorder because it's almost like I feel ashamed. I do occasionally tell people I don't sleep well and my family knows, but it's like something you dont' bring up because the REST of the WORLD seems to be getting a normal nights sleep. I mean I don't feel normal but I just act like a normal person although I struggle with SAD but I think much of it has to do with not sleeping in general. I feel like something is wrong with me thats not wrong with the rest of the world. Even typing I am having trouble concentrating. Some one mentioned that sleep centers deal with Sleep apnea only. It's true! And insurance and Drs don't really seem to consider this a major deal even though they say that sleep deprivation is causing car accidents and the like. Lets face it, lack of sleep impedes our concentration, our productivity, the feelings we have about ourself, etc.
I guess I am tired of feeling like I can't talk about this because there is nothing that can be done about it...then there is the feeling when you are with your dr, and asking for sleep meds, he is thinking you just want the drug or tells you to get it over the counter. What kind of drs are these! And why isn't there more studies about what goes on in people who can't sleep??
I don't know much about it but I know that hormones play the biggest role. Sleep is controlled by hormones and over ridden by lack of or imbalance of hormones. It doesn't matter if you are male or female, young or old, its hormone related. But if you are female I think the propensity to have wider affects from imbalance is likely. If we could find something that regulated the entire endocrine system, without too many side affects wouldn't that be great!!! I know I am rambling, probably not making too much sense, thanks again. :o)

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